Alice's POV

I began my return to normalcy as the pieces of my family reconnected. Everything felt right again with Edward back in my life. I realized then that I needed my family just as much as I needed Jasper. They were a part of my soul, if I even have one. Edward would often play piano for me as I lazily sprawled on the couch listening and humming along. He didn't go back to school right away considering we had a few sunny days and decided to spend it in the house. Still no word arrived from Emmett and Rose and that worried me.

"Lis, they are fine, trust me. They are on cloud nine." Edward mused with a sense of mocking in his tone while playing the piano.

"I guess I probably could have seen that, but I didn't want to go blind." I laughed and played with the hem of my skirt while listening to his piece.

He stopped playing and slammed down on the keys. I looked at him immediately in confusion.

"It's not ready yet. I want it to be perfect." He said frustrated and began erasing the music sheet.

"It will be perfect. All your pieces are." I placed my hand on his shoulder and smiled warmly. He placed his hand over mine and looked deep into my eyes. It could have been seconds or perhaps an eternity that we stayed like this.

Jasper cleared his throat in the archway of the living room. I snapped out of my gaze and skipped to his side, placing a light kiss on his cheek. He led me to the kitchen and sat me up on the counter, placing both hands on either side of me. His eyes would not match mine.

"Alice…" He began. I knew where this was headed.

"Jazz, don't even think about saying that. I love you with my entirety."

"How do you explain that look then?"

"I don't know how to react around him anymore, Jasper. It was fine before when I was ignorant of his feelings, but now I just don't know what to do. I feel helpless. I just don't want him to leave again." My voice dropped and I felt a thick lump form in my throat.

"He won't leave. He understands the consequences of those choice actions. He won't hurt you. He still loves you. It's killing me to have to feel his emotions without ripping his throat out, but for you I will." He said softly.

"Jazz, I'm going to fix this I promise."

He nodded. I excused myself after that to go out. I told Jasper I wanted to go shopping to buy some new school clothes. I told him he didn't have to go, knowing how much he loathed my weekly shopping sprees. He understood and I sprinted to the beach. It had gotten overcast since the morning. I sat on the sand and traced my small finger in the dirt. I needed to get away where my feelings and thoughts could be my own.

I thought of everything knowing that Jasper was my one true love. Edward was my brother and friend, but nothing more. I did love him with my whole heart but not with my soul. My soul belonged to Jasper, my mate, my lover, my future husband. I needed to find a way to show Edward that our love can never be, that he is mistaken and that his mate is out there somewhere.

A vision flashed through my brain of a passionate kiss. It was between me and Edward. Impossible. My heart belonged to Jasper so why on earth would I kiss Edward.

I wondered to myself how on earth things ended up like this. On my journey with Jasper, I would always see a loving family with Edward and I as siblings, not lovers. I still remember the day we met. It was exactly as I foresaw it.

I tugged on Jasper's hand staring up at the secluded mansion. I was overjoyed and wondered which room we would stay in. Jasper seemed hesitant; he's been like this ever since I walked up to him without warning in that diner two years ago claiming to know him. I was glad that he trusted me, having experienced all that he has. I know this diet would take a lot of adjustment as well as having a family, but I knew he would learn to love them as I do. We held hands as we approached the house.

"I love you, Lis." He whispered in my ear. "I promised I would try and I will with every last breath."

I smiled at him and kissed his cheek, knowing how uncomfortable he was with public intimacy, although we were hardly in public. The Cullens made sure to live in the house farthest from town so they won't be seen or have any temptation close by.

I skipped to the front door pulling him behind me and knocked quite loudly. I knew they were home, well most of them at least. A woman answered the door. Her eyes were gold and her hair a light shade of brown. She had the friendliest face that I've ever seen on a vampire, almost human. I had the strange urge to hug her, already recognizing her as Esme, the mother, the heart of the family.

"Hello" She began looking straight at Jasper's bloodshot eyes. He had tried to behave these last few months but slipped up on our last trip to the city. I silently shamed myself for not paying closer attention to his future.

"Yes, you can. I'm Alice and this is my mate Jasper." I said proudly hugging his waist. He stiffened at my touch and I loosened immediately. I could already tell that he was analyzing her; a trait from his days in the army, watching for weaknesses and pinpointing how she would attack. But I knew Esme enough from my visions to know her loathing for fighting, except playing between the boys.

"How can I help you, Alice and Jasper?" She asked sweetly, not opening the door entirely.

"I saw your family and we would so very much like to be a part of it." I spoke boldly. I could tell that Jasper was instantly embarrassed by my nerve; I understood how it could be perceived a tad rude.

"You saw us?" She inquired, not bothering to answer whether or not we could join.

"Yes, you see, I have visions of the future and ever since I was created, I've been seeing your family and Jasper in my life. And I knew that I had to seek you out."

"Let me speak with Carlisle. Please come in and wait in the parlor."

I grinned hugely at Jasper who rolled his eyes in disbelief. I tugged him into the house and we plopped down on the couch. He held my hand with both of his, rubbing it to keep calm. I knew when he was nervous, and right now he probably felt like he entered a battlefield.

Esme came back in the room with a tall, lean man. He had pale blonde hair and a friendly face. His eyes were also the same shade of gold. Jasper immediately stood up out of manners to greet him. I followed him still clutching his hand.

"Hello, I'm Carlisle Cullen. My wife, Esme, told me of your situation and I knew I had to see this for myself. The future, you say? How remarkable!" Carlisle said stunned.

"Thank you. Jasper here is also gifted. He can sense and control moods." I said proud to be with the amazing man holding my hand. I was so overjoyed that my vision of a perfect family was inches away.

"Really, Jasper? That's impressive."

"Thank you." Jasper thanked him. I caught his eyes staring at Jasper's scars. Most vampires feel threatened when they see Jasper. His many scars show his fighting technique. While in the newborn army, Maria created, Jasper had to fight off some of the strongest of our kind. The most impressive part was that he survived. Each scar represented a life that he took. But that was all in the past and the Cullens were our future.

"I hope you don't find it rude of me, but are you a good fighter, Jasper?" Carlisle asked inquisitively.

"Why do you ask?" Jasper got defensive. I stepped forward.

"That is a story for another time. In the meantime we would love to hear more about your family and perhaps what room we could stay in." I smiled sweetly.

"It looks like you've already seen the answer. Welcome to the family, Alice and Jasper." Carlisle guffawed.

I squealed in delight and hugged them both. Jasper rolled his eyes again at my overly affectionate behavior toward these strangers. But they weren't strangers to me, they were my new family; my parents for all intensive purposes.

"As for the room situation, I don't believe we have any spares, but we shall find something for you two." Carlisle assured us.

"How about Edward's room? It does have the best view." A voice mused from the hallway. She walked out to us. She had to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Her hair long and flowing of blonde, a similar color to Jasper's, her features were perfect even for a vampire, and her body was curvy in an hourglass shape. I knew from my surging jealousy and respect that this was Rosalie, my new sister and Jasper's alleged twin.

"Does it really, Rose?" I asked feeling comfortable around her already.

She nodded smirking evilly and eyeing Jasper who was staring at her. There was no surprise there.

"Come on I'll show you." She beckoned us upstairs and I followed. Even her gait was graceful. I was filled with jealousy and I thought surely I would turn green in an instant. Jasper bent down and whispered in my ear as we followed.

"She has nothing on you, darlin'. You are the true object of my desires."

I smiled and intertwined our fingers as we walked up the steps.

"Rosalie" Carlisle began. "Is this necessary?"

"Yes. I want to welcome my new siblings. Plus, it will be a glorious surprise for Edward when he and Emmett return from the hunting trip that he so rudely did not invite me to" I knew her angle and I could care less because once I saw the beautiful room overlooking the woods, I was in love and I knew this is where we would stay.

"Like it?" Rosalie asked sneering.

I nodded bursting with delight.

"Then it's yours," Esme said from behind Rosalie standing with Carlisle. "Welcome to the family." She hugged both of us, mainly me sensing that Jasper wasn't the touchy-feeling type.

"Welcome, sister and brother," Rosalie was next hugging me tightly. "We'll have to go shopping sometime and get you a whole new wardrobe."

I was so happy. I thought surely I must be dreaming.

Over the next few says, we had furniture shipped and I decorated the room and bathroom to my liking. Jasper was so hesitant on spending so much but I assured him that I would be contributing to the family's income, using my gift to predict stock market outcomes for Carlisle. He was grateful to have the both of us here.

On our third day, living here, I knew that I would be meeting my two brothers. The first to enter through the door was Emmett. I saw him passionately kiss Rosalie before descending from the upstairs with Jasper behind me. Emmett was newly turned because his eyes had not yet deluded the red in them. Jasper held me close eyeing Emmett for weak spots and knew where to attack if he posed any sort of threat.

"Well aren't you a tiny thing?" Emmett looked down on me and smiled hugely. Jasper growled lowly from behind.

Rosalie whacked him in the gut.

"I meant it in a good way. You're cute." He corrected. I could tell how big a hold Rosalie had over him. After all, she was his angel.

Next to come through the door was Edward. I wanted to greet him in a special way. Hey Edward. My name is Alice. I'm your new sister. I thought to him.

"Nice to meet you, Alice. I liked the personalized greeting. It was a change from the usual hello." He laughed and introduced himself to Jasper.

He already read my mind and knew about both of our gifts as opposed to Emmett who was rather surprised when the atmosphere became calm, courtesy of Jasper.

Edward excused himself to go upstairs and change out of his bloodstained clothing.

"What the hell?" He screamed from the top of the stairs. We all rushed up, Rosalie and I in infectious giggles. Jasper and Emmett were shaking their heads at their insane mates who found so much amusement in their brother's confusion.

"Alice seemed to prefer your room and as the newest member, it was our duty to be courteous and make them feel comfortable. Don't you agree, son?" Carlisle lightly said.

"So where is my stuff?" Edward asked calmly.

"In the garage." Rosalie answered smirking. "Where the rest of the trash is."

Edward growled lowly.

It really is a great room. Jasper and I can stay in the garage if you want. I didn't mean to upset you. I used my ways to guilt him. I knew that this strategy would work well in the future.

"Alice and Jasper, I hope you enjoy yourselves. You two deserve a nice room." He said in between his teeth, pursing his lips.

I ran up and hugged him, mentally thanking him. I could tell he was already comfortable with me. He knew I was trying to guilt him yet he still bent to my wishes.

"Do you like music, Alice and Jasper?" Carlisle asked.

"Oh very much," I answered. Jasper was still standing there in silence.

Carlisle nodded to Edward who went downstairs and began playing a somber melody. The family left to follow him downstairs to watch him play. I was about to leave too when Jasper grabbed me in his arms and kissed me passionately.

"You're happy, Alice. I think we found our home." He said spinning me and kissing me gently.

"Home is wherever you are, Jasper. But I think I'm going to like it here." He smiled and we followed the family down the steps to listen to the music that played through our hearts. I definitely was going to like it here.

I thought of home. It was wherever Jasper was, but it was also somewhere where we would be happy. I knew I could never possibly love Edward the way I do with Jasper. My feelings were purely the love for family and all those years I spent alone before I had Jasper and the Cullens. Then I knew; a kiss would need to involve passion and chemistry, especially one between soul-mates as Edward believes we are. If we were destined for one another, we would both feel it. He would know that I would never be his. But how could I explain this to Jasper? I need to kiss Edward to prove a point. He would overreact. I realized the less I say the better in this case. I sprinted back home to find him sitting on the porch swing with open arms waiting for me.

I dove into his embrace and settled cozily into his lap. How could I possibly be happy with anyone other than Jasper? I was not complete until I met him. When we are together I feel like we are one and even the simplest of glance can be intimate. I started nervously tracing a scar along his neck before kissing the spot gently. His grip tightened around me.

"What's wrong, darling?" He asked earnestly.

Truth be told, I didn't know where to begin.